This June Pebble Beach is hosting the US Open for the first time since then, and I don’t work as a volunteer anymore. So I’m cluttercasting this jacket in honor of the A T & T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am going on this week. If you or your son love golf, this is par for the course.

(Jacket is navy, women’s size L, runs small; would work for a boy; $8 postage)

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I was on a conference call the other day with the author of the book, Dr. Brad Klontz, one of the experts for H & R Block. He is a financial psychologist—an area of expertise I’ve never heard of but seems desperately needed, considering how many people have problematical relationships with money.

Obviously, someone with clutter issues probably also has money issues—-which is why I’m offering this book to anyone who thinks they need it more than I do.

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The kids are back in school and that includes Lilli, whose mom thought she would enjoy the Mensa game. Lilli and her mom Denys first played at home over the summer—and now Lilli has taken the game back with her— to Harvard.

Speaking of Harvard, which was the setting for “Love Story”, here’s the Cluttercast version:

Girl meets boy while she is studying abroad in the US one summer. They fall in love. When summer school ends, their relationship continues although they remain separated by oceans and continents. In her comment Diane explains that her boyfriend calls her” bunny“. So I send him this bunny—and they send back this picture—of the two of them, with bunny—all together in cyberspace. I love it.

This purse is so cute! I’d love it for me and my daughter to share! She was given some “peace” tie dye t-shirts and a knit cap. This would complete her outfit from that era perfectly even though we’re too young to remember the era, it seems the clothing and style are enjoying a resurgence and as always, what was once old is new again! Peace, man!

In my case, the problem is pretty obvious—It’s like working out. Not that I would compare something fun(cluttercasting) with something NOT fun (exercise) ….I’ll be regular and faithful about working out for months or even years. But once I start to slip—even just a little bit—-it’s amazing how fast exercise can slide right out of my life.

So I haven’t abandoned Cluttercast ; I’ve just procrastinated. And I’ve just gotten into a really great exercise routine –so hopefully it’s contagious.

Today’s Cluttercast comes courtesy of to my birthday. When it comes to chocolate, I think my expertise can be trusted. So trust me on California brittle, my favorite Sees candy. This bag was a gift from my daughter’s friend, who asked Alli whether to give me the standard milk chocolate, or the new advanced version: dark chocolate. (Correct answer: BOTH)

My ex-husband used to say I am the most generous person he knows, who will give you anything I have; unless it’s chocolate—in that case, I’ll fight you to the death. Which makes this a rare, even historic occasion. Normally I would stash it for a future emergency; but I’m feeling overwhelmed by the expressions of chocolate-flavored love and decided to share. I’m posting this before I eat it myself change my mind.

No, I don’t have anything from Woodstock; I wasn’t even there. I’ve always regretted that I didn’t come back from Europe in time to go, especially since I knew the area so well after spending every summer of my childhood at camp within a few miles of Max Yasgur’s farm.

You didn’t have to attend personally to be part of what Woodstock represented. Today, as we celebrate Woodstock’s 40-year anniversary, everyone is talking about it and Woodstock fashion is back in style. I was reading about this today, a piece with the headline: “Peace, Love and Rockin’ Style”—from USA Today. The paper quoted advice from a fashion editor—on how to incorporate Woodstock style into the modern era: “You want to choose one or two elements, pieces that represent the trend.”

So this woven bag is suddenly in its element—-Who knew by saving it I’d be fashion forward?

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I wouldn’t have really wanted to go to BlogHer for a number of reasons. Too crowded mainly, but I’m also not really all that sociable in person, and I couldn’t stand to leave my babies that long. I’ve been looking longingly at all the swag everyone came back home with though. That part would have been fun.

I live in Denver and know that the sun here is especially stronger-you’re closer to the sun so the UV is stronger. I will also be moving to Africa for 6 months in December and am looking for a hat I can wear that will look good on me!

Darlene: I would love these. I am recovering from surgery and just started beading again.This sure would help keep me from having to buy more just now since I am not working and no money is coming in!I sure hope you consider me

Shelby: My little sister has found a new love for beading and while I was visiting her this summer(we live 5 states apart) we got to make a few things together. It would mean so much to her to know that I’m thinking about her even when I’m not with her and the items you have she needs. Thanks!

Right now I’m in Aspen on vacation with my sister and brother-in-law. A few days before I left, my sister called and warned me that in the summer in the Rockies, the sun is strong so I really need a hat. I had to laugh—-spending my entire life between Florida and California, I think I know enough about how strong the sun can be.

Still I appreciated her concern, and dutifully packed up a hat in my suitcase and that’s when I came across this one—never worn. It’s by the San Diego Hat company—they’re light, easy to fold up and take with you and you can shape the brim up like it is here, or down.

Meanwhile, I’ve been in Aspen for just one afternoon but I can tell you my sister is right—in the summer, the sun is strong, so you really need a hat.

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I just got back from BlogHer in Chicago. It was my first time at a blogging conference and I discovered (kind of late in the game) that for some people, it’s all about swag—the free goodies from sponsors.

I did learn some things about blogging—and about human nature—including mine. I gave away most of my swag; and shoved the rest into my suitcase so I could share it here. Except for one exception: I don’t share anything that’s chocolate.

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